Sri Lanka's Tamil Militants Reject Government Proposals; J&K Ministry Formation and Karachi Violence

The Sri Lankan Tamil militant groups have rejected the proposals of the island government to solve the ethnic issue, and renewed their demand for a Tamil homeland at a meeting with Chief Minister M G Ramachandran. Tamil Nadu Food Minister S Ramachandran said the next step would be a study of the groups’ response by the Centre and the state, and a third round of talks if necessary. J&K government formation The National Conference and Congress-I coalition ministry headed by Farooq Abdullah will be sworn-in on November 6, replacing President’s Rule in Jammu and Kashmir, sources say. They said that both of the parties have been busy in organising a “grand show” at the swearing-in ceremony. PM on abuse of legal system Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi said the law must be made to work for the people instead of the few who can use it to their own advantage. Gandhi was speaking at the silver jubilee celebrations of the Bar Council of India in New Delhi. The Prime Minister remarked that lately the legal system was being abused and pushed beyond limits. More violence in Karachi Pakistani troops extended a three-day-old curfew into new districts of Karachi after a nighttime raid by one ethnic community on another took the death toll in four days of rioting to at least 34. Soldiers swept into six new districts in jeeps announcing the restriction over loudspeakers. Pathans sprayed machinegun fire and set houses ablaze in a raid on a Bihari immigrant suburb of Karachi, witnesses said. Already a subscriber? LOGIN Access award-winning investigations that uncover hidden truths, hold power accountable, and drive meaningful public discourse With 200+ explained stories per month, understand not just what happened, but why it matters Read informed perspectives from editors, thought leaders, policymakers, and experts who shape debates on the issues that matter most Experience the digital version of The Indian Express newspaper exactly as published — anytime, anywhere — plus years of trusted archives Enjoy a curated collection of long-form stories, culture, ideas, and narratives crafted exclusively for subscribers A conversation with minds that influence the Centre Fabulous experience with colleagues at Indian Express, a paper news entity that I have always admired. Best of Luck I’m here to thank The Indian Express for being consistent in supporting the struggle for an institute of victims of the ‘84 Sikh genocide. Thanks a lot. Always admired the culture and incredible reporting the Express Group has done over the years. An absolute joy to interact with the Group at this exchange. Hope to be back here soon! Thank you for a delightful afternoon. The Indian Express is a grand institution, recall its fight during emergency under the legendry Ramnath Ji. Keep it Up Thank you for the invitation. A free and Fearless media is key to our intact democracy. We are media-rich country thanks to The Indian Express. An illuminating and productive interaction, in the best traditions of The Indian Express. The economic conversation in India involves a complex society and policy. IE is able to make such a conversation happen which is integral to our future.